Day 15. Found this great background to record a talk, that was interesting to observe people passing by while I was recording this. Also was interesting to share my first impressions of Manila. Glad you enjoyed the background, I'll pay more attention to that in the future talks :)
Welcome to the Philippines Niki, im one of your subscriber since you were vlogging in Russia, I didnt know you here in my country. Needless to say you are most welcome here . Hope you will have a pleasant and enjoyable stay..
I like the honest first impressions. These short informal 10-15 minute talks are nice. Perfect length and easy to fit in and watch, even when busy. Beautiful scenery today.
Jeepney (Dyip) started as a converted vehicle from WW2 American wartime Jeeps. It is designed with colorful artisty to attract more passengers and besides its more fun. Pedicab = it's a combination of 2 words pedi (for the bike used) and cab (for the seating attached to the bikes side. It is also working as a literal cycling taxi cab (that can transport you to short distances) shortened to pedicab. 😁✌️
LOVED this video!!! Great job on selecting location! Had so much fun watching everything going on in the background. I felt like I was there! I really wanted to reach out and touch all that beautiful green moss on the wall. Can't wait to actually see the jeepies (no idea if that is the way to spell it 😄) and other forms of transportation, and see more of the Philippines. On a side note, I woke up feeling a little sad today, and your video has cheered me right up.Thank you!!!
@@NikiProshinDaily Good evening Bro. Welcome to the Philippines. I think it's way too early to compare our country to Cambodia. Economically, the Philippines is very much ahead. This year, so far, we are the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia, and will soon join Indonesia as a trillion-dollar economy. As to the traffic, well I hope everything will change for the better when all the transportation infrastructures construction will be finished, hopefully by 2024 and others by 2028, specifically the subway and the other railway connecting to Clark International Airport.
I started watching you even before you left russia when you would appear together with Natasha. When you left and went to other countries during your mobilization, I was wondering when you will also visit here esp when you went to Vietnam. And now, it is good that you came here. Your observation on our mode of transport (jeepneys by the way) is almost a thesis lol. The jeepneys were a byproduct of the world war two Eisenhower jeeps used by the American GI's. After the war, an entrepreneur converted those little jeeps into public transport and voila, the jeepney was born. Before, the owners would put steel prancing horses in the hood as decoration, paint anything on the sides, write something on the back mudguard (often times "katas ng Saudi" or roughly translated as "result of working in Saudi Arabia") and put blaring stereos. Now, the jeeps are now simpler in design.
What took you so looong to visit my country, you spent a lot of time in turkey.intead of asia,there are lots to discover and my country Philippines is one.enjoy your stay Nikki and do more videos.tnx
Very nice topic and setting. I wasn't tired at all of hearing about your experiences in Manila so far! Your spontaneous videos are great, looking forward to tomorrow's! ❤
I’m glad you are enjoying the Philippines. The Philippines is considered as one of the most friendliest and happiest people in Asia. Filipinos are very proud of the country, their people, their food, culture. Social Media from other country depicted Philippines in such negative way for the foreigners who have visited the country are shocked at how deferent Philippine is on how it’s portrayed on the social media.
Glad to know you find time to visit our country, you're on the right place of the universe. I've been following you since you were in Russia then Turkey. I love you're insights of day to day happenings wherever you are. While here in the Phils. enjoy there's so much to explore. You can even connect with some of your compatriots who find this place their second home. Hope you make more contents and show to the world that Philippines is not just an island. For centuries many people of the world have no idea where, what is Philippines is all about and its Filipino people.
Excellent video location. You presented in a way that we could feel you were excited and had really had some new and different experiences. It was also fun to watch the street in the background to see if the vehicles you spoke of would appear. I look forward to the next video. Thanks 😊
Your setting was beautiful! I enjoyed watching the street below with horse pulling a carriage and seeing the tricycle cabin you spoke of ride by. Thanks for the great video!
Hi Niki! I didn't know you already went to the Philippines until seeing this video. I hope you really had an enjoyable time in the Philippines. Had you stayed much longer you would've gotten many subscribers or followers. Take care bro.👍🏼
Manila is a metropolitan area. You go to Makati, BGC, Ortigas, green hills, madrigal Business Park, bay city, entertainment city and other parts of the metropolis and you'll see that Manila is way better than Bangkok
Great location! We got to feel like we were sitting there with you. Very interesting to hwar about the transportation option. It is important for tourists but also for natives on their options. Having not a great meal can help better pick the next spot or next menu items. A point of comparison.
Welcome to Manila, Niki! The ubiquitous jeepney originated from surplus WW2 jeeps. They are both a boon and a curse of Manila traffic. There's the tricycle (motorized) and the pedicab (man powered) but we do have regular taxis. Intramuros - the Walled City, which you recorded this segment is the original seat of the Spanish colonial government. It is mostly a tourist area now. Little disheatened that your first impression of the local cuisine was not a good experience because it can compete with the best. I hope your next encounter is a better one. Might I suggest some foods to try: Adobo (pork or chicken), Sinigang (tamarind stew), Pancit Palabok or a Pancit Luglug (rice noodle dishes), Chicken Inasal (barbecued chicken that originated in the South), and try a Halo-Halo (it literally means mix-mix) for dessert.
At first it could be very annoying the narrow streets and traffic jam especially in the City of Manila but, once you get use to it go to neighboring cities of Manila and the beautiful countryside (provinces) and the stunning beaches the culture and the food, you'll want to live there.
TY for going to Manila, forced me to look it up. One of worlds first global city's through galleon trade route connecting continents. How many of the first global cities have you visited? Pasig River would be a good location to see as runs through center of city?
My Filipino friend, who has lots of family there and goes back often makes fantastic food. So I think you may have visited the wrong food, vendors or whatever I would ask around find out what the favorite places are maybe that would help!
Wow Niki, Awesome location choice! The only thing I can think of that would make it better is you launching your reward drone :) to give us all including you an aerial view. Just say'n... Thanks for sharing!
a minor correction, the transport vehicle is called Jeepney and not Jeepy. The jeep or jeepney has a minimum fare for the first few kilometers and charge extra every additional kilometer past the mandated minimum distance. The tricycle is a motorcycle with a side car. The bicycle with a side car is i think called "padyak" there in Metro Manila.
Not all that lives in slums are poor. Mkst of them are high income earner. It is just they dont wanna move out of that place to save more. Besides one of the reason why they are still there is because of their livelihoods. Govt actually have housing projects but due to relocation (location wise) manila is better because everything is in there.
Oh, at last you have been in the Philippines! Good thing you explore the new place in southeast Asia. Hope you enjoy your stay. I did subscribed your old channel before last year when the war was started, but I think you closed it down. Glad to see you had a new channel.
Nice background but there are nicer background could have used in Intramuros. Bangkok is more organized and cleaner from what I've seen there. It is a city that works although it is sinking I understand. Manila and the Philippines 50 years ago was more advance than its neighbours in development. But due to certain political events and governance, the country slowly slid downhill, while its Asian neighbours climbed up. Anyway, the jeepneys are a throwback from the past, they seem to have a problem replacing them with proper, modern public transport. What to see or do in Manila - Intramuros itself has a few places worth visiting. There's Chinatown across the river from Intramuros, then the modern sections of Manila like Makati, BGC and the malls of course. And there's Corregidor island in the bay, it's a WW2 memorial but I don't know if the ferry and tours have come back. Anyway, tourists come to the Philippines to go to the islands, not necessarily to visit Manila.
It's true Filipinos spend a lot of time using cell phones. Philippines capital internet user in the world 😁 that's why there are many foreign vloggers in the PH
Hi Niki. I really like the location and the structure you are sitting on. Plus I’m interested in the different architecture to the side and back of this initial scene you are showing. And to the other side of you there is an old wall… wide enough for people to walk. Could you speak of the history of any of these buildings and structures. So interesting this new location you have chosen. I really enjoy tuning into your daily videos. Thank you for sharing your travels and thoughts.
Hi Niki, nice to know your here in the Phils. I've been watching your vlog since last year when you started covering the event in St. Petersburg when Putin declared the SMO as well as your flight out of Russia when mobilisation was declared. Btw, there is a a small Russian community in Samal Island and most of them are also into vlogging their experiences living in the Philippines.
Thank you Eduardo! I have heard about an island full of Russian migrants, is that Samal island? Anyway, I won't go there this trip, have plans for another island already
Phillipines! Happy you arrived and so excited for you! So far sounds like all is good except for food. Ive read that a place in Manilla called "Harbor View" has good food there.?? Its rated very good and reasonably priced. Looking forward to hearing more of how its all going for you and once you start exploring around what it's like there! Enjoy Niki! ❤❤😊
I was randomly watching your videos about prices in Russia several months ago. And now I found this 😱 I never imagined you would consider visiting Philippines. Welcome! 🎉
Welcome to Manila! Manila is definitely a city of contrasts with its rich and poor areas. For food, I can recommend to you Chicken Inasal or Beef Pares. Not sure if you have plans to check out Baguio City since it's the rainy season and it's best to go there between December to May. If you are looking for a city that has more relaxing vibes, close to nature. has great food and historical sites where you can learn more of the Filipino culture, I highly recommend: Iloilo City.
@@NikiProshinDaily Sure! You can check out the Mirador Heritage Park and Igorot Stone Kingdom if you come there in Baguio. The most popular one I know is Burnham Park. Tip: Usually in Baguio it gets sunny in the morning and rainy in the afternoon. Come early on the sites if you want to avoid the crowd. Always do your research before going through any trail.
@@NikiProshinDaily its not advisable to visit the north now rain is freaking nonstop and flooding somewhere btw you can check these Russian /filipino couple/ vlogger = Baylosis squad
welcome to the Philippines a country of friendly and hospitable people. I have been watching your videos in your main channel while you were still in Russia, then Turkey , Thailand and more. There are many Russian vloggers here and they are well liked by my countrymen.
Were you expecting an Asian backwater? Why were you surprised when you saw tall modern buildings? That is quite a condescending view of the Philippines ...
I actually admire how you expand out your ideas on small things My challenge is that I gloss over huge pieces of interesting information without focusing on an aspect. So I think you are doing well in that you have a focus. I hope that will come for me with time! Agree, looking at there some things look the same as here in Yangon as well so I know what you mean about Asia. I keep comparing here to Vietnam and Thailand which I am sure locals would probably not appreciate in some aspects!
You aint see much yet of Manila so it's not fair to say your judgement right away. You say it's just an impression but you failed to see the big picture. You judged it already in just a small area.
You have a very keen observation. I can agree with almost all that u mentioned. So many rich people in the capital plus a surging number of middle class yet the poor sectors is so palpable mostly in Manila alone. Here in Davao City, a thriving metropolis in the south, its so rare to see beggars on the street. Better living condition without compromising the safety of the people. Thats a stark contrast in Manila. Anyways enjoy the archipelago. Keep walking and ull see the true beauty of the Philippines 🇵🇭 cheers and enjoy
Funny- just as you were talking about the bicycle with the side car one of them actually rode up the street in our view! (Minute 8:36). It’s very interesting to hear about small things in daily life. Enjoy. 😊
Welcome to the Philippines!😍🎉🎊🇵🇭 explore Metro Manila Niki....try to visit BGC and Makati business district and also SM mall of asia nearby biggest IKEA store..👍😊😍 It's more fun in the Philippines sir😊🥰 enjoy and stay safe.
Thank you Layla! I just had some time in Mall of Asia and a walk by the bay after that, that's... big. Saw the IKEA store, super big and perhaps the largest I've seen myself. I didn't dare to enter because every trip to Ikea ends by hours and hours of time inside
I don’t know where you’re from sounds like you have a Latin accent but coming to Manila I don’t think you have not done your lesson next time before you go to any country watch a lot of videos and the history of that country so you are better prepared on what to expect do not expect the Philippines to be more like America and Japan. It was very well developed country open your eyes and open your mind. That is all I can say you are not prepared you’re not prepared.
Niki, your presentation is so much improved. 👍 Currencies, how well can you exchange one currency to another? How easy(or difficult) is it to use your income from UA-cam to access? The different cultures have different currencies, are they easily recognizable? Example, all 🇨🇦 denominations $5 and up are different colours and have braille, holographic designs.
It’s super easy to get local currency in Asian countries but they mostly prefer $100 banknotes and give lower rates (or even refuse to exchange) smaller banknotes. Also they mostly exchange only banknotes without any visible damage. That’s not only about the Philippines but generally about SE Asia (in Myanmar they won’t change your dollars if it has even a little imperfection!)
Perhaps you can include in your itinerary the Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar located in Bagac, Bataan Province, north of Manila and experience the architectural grandeur of the country at the turn of the century.
Interesting to hear about your initial impressions of this country. Perhaps when you spend time in a place away from Manila you will have a more native experience. So what did you tell the curious people. Did they subscribe to your channel? How will you deal with this kind of situation moving forward?
The bike with extention you mean is called trisikad and not tricycle and the tricycle are those are the trike and the jeep called jeepney not jeepies...lol
emerse yourself to the cityscape, the culture that bring mix for your delight, somehow to learn more start in the Visayas region, that’s the cradle of civilization from Cebu province, Bohol, Negros, Panay
If you base your impressions on the Philippines based on Manila then your are totally incorrect. Try to visit areas in the Visayas and Mindanao island then you will have a fair impression in the country.
Day 15. Found this great background to record a talk, that was interesting to observe people passing by while I was recording this. Also was interesting to share my first impressions of Manila. Glad you enjoyed the background, I'll pay more attention to that in the future talks :)
Visit makati, BGC in Taguig City, Eastwood City in Quezon City and Tagaytay
Niki try some Mang Inasal and go to Mall of Asia then BGC. Lots of Beaches you can try like Palawan, Boracay and Siargao lots of bar.etc
Yes, i can smell the moss from that wall. Lol. Thanks for sharing.
Welcome to the Philippines Niki, im one of your subscriber since you were vlogging in Russia, I didnt know you here in my country. Needless to say you are most welcome here . Hope you will have a pleasant and enjoyable stay..
Welcome to the Philippines Niki
Welcome to the Philippines
I loved the location you chose for this chat 😊 Have a great time in the Philippines ❤
Welcome!
I like the honest first impressions. These short informal 10-15 minute talks are nice. Perfect length and easy to fit in and watch, even when busy. Beautiful scenery today.
Dude welcome to our country.🇵🇭🇵🇭🇺🇦🇺🇦❤
Very articulate fella. Subscribed
Inspired location! Rather thrilling!
Fair enough .
It's a jeepney. Enjoyed your video.
EEEEiiiii!!!!! Niki! Welcome to Philippines!
Been watching you since you were in Russia!
we call it Jeepneys... only in the Philippines. The tricyle or the Pedicab (a bicyle with an attached/extension cabin for passengers
it is called jeepney, the modified jeep.
Jeepney (Dyip) started as a converted vehicle from WW2 American wartime Jeeps. It is designed with colorful artisty to attract more passengers and besides its more fun.
Pedicab = it's a combination of 2 words pedi (for the bike used) and cab (for the seating attached to the bikes side. It is also working as a literal cycling taxi cab (that can transport you to short distances) shortened to pedicab.
😁✌️
LOVED this video!!! Great job on selecting location! Had so much fun watching everything going on in the background. I felt like I was there! I really wanted to reach out and touch all that beautiful green moss on the wall. Can't wait to actually see the jeepies (no idea if that is the way to spell it 😄) and other forms of transportation, and see more of the Philippines. On a side note, I woke up feeling a little sad today, and your video has cheered me right up.Thank you!!!
Glad to hear that my video cheered you up a little :)
@@NikiProshinDaily Good evening Bro. Welcome to the Philippines. I think it's way too early to compare our country to Cambodia. Economically, the Philippines is very much ahead. This year, so far, we are the fastest-growing economy in Southeast Asia, and will soon join Indonesia as a trillion-dollar economy. As to the traffic, well I hope everything will change for the better when all the transportation infrastructures construction will be finished, hopefully by 2024 and others by 2028, specifically the subway and the other railway connecting to Clark International Airport.
It's called a JEEPNEY...you may google it.
The one he mentioned is Jiffy/jiffies. Thank you 🤗
I started watching you even before you left russia when you would appear together with Natasha. When you left and went to other countries during your mobilization, I was wondering when you will also visit here esp when you went to Vietnam. And now, it is good that you came here. Your observation on our mode of transport (jeepneys by the way) is almost a thesis lol. The jeepneys were a byproduct of the world war two Eisenhower jeeps used by the American GI's. After the war, an entrepreneur converted those little jeeps into public transport and voila, the jeepney was born. Before, the owners would put steel prancing horses in the hood as decoration, paint anything on the sides, write something on the back mudguard (often times "katas ng Saudi" or roughly translated as "result of working in Saudi Arabia") and put blaring stereos. Now, the jeeps are now simpler in design.
I use to watch your old channel about the effects of Ukraine war to Russia before. Good thing you have a new channel ang visited the Phils.
What took you so looong to visit my country, you spent a lot of time in turkey.intead of asia,there are lots to discover and my country Philippines is one.enjoy your stay Nikki and do more videos.tnx
amazing
Enjoy your Manila adventure... Welcome here! Woohoo!
This view you are giving us is gorgeous 🙌🏻
welcome and enjoy!!
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Have fun sir... From istanbul..
Very nice topic and setting. I wasn't tired at all of hearing about your experiences in Manila so far! Your spontaneous videos are great, looking forward to tomorrow's! ❤
Bicycle powered taxi is Trisikad in visayas area.
I’m glad you are enjoying the Philippines. The Philippines is considered as one of the most friendliest and happiest people in Asia. Filipinos are very proud of the country, their people, their food, culture. Social Media from other country depicted Philippines in such negative way for the foreigners who have visited the country are shocked at how deferent Philippine is on how it’s portrayed on the social media.
Glad to know you find time to visit our country, you're on the right place of the universe. I've been following you since you were in Russia then Turkey. I love you're insights of day to day happenings wherever you are. While here in the Phils. enjoy there's so much to explore. You can even connect with some of your compatriots who find this place their second home. Hope you make more contents and show to the world that Philippines is not just an island. For centuries many people of the world have no idea where, what is Philippines is all about and its Filipino people.
Niki best yet challenge. Like you telling a story 🏆
Excellent video location. You presented in a way that we could feel you were excited and had really had some new and different experiences. It was also fun to watch the street in the background to see if the vehicles you spoke of would appear. I look forward to the next video. Thanks 😊
Your setting was beautiful! I enjoyed watching the street below with horse pulling a carriage and seeing the tricycle cabin you spoke of ride by. Thanks for the great video!
Cool spot
What a great spot!
You can increase your fans by staying in the Philippines for a few months or more.
I'm from the Philippines and I enjoyed this video. Welcome to the Philippines, Niki.
You're doing well.
Oh good this only means that Eli will visit my country Philippines soon.
You must visit the Bgc to change your impression in the Philippines gudluck❤❤❤❤
I really enjoyed today's topic. This is as close as I will ever get to foreign travel!
Hi Niki! I didn't know you already went to the Philippines until seeing this video. I hope you really had an enjoyable time in the Philippines. Had you stayed much longer you would've gotten many subscribers or followers. Take care bro.👍🏼
Manila is a metropolitan area. You go to Makati, BGC, Ortigas, green hills, madrigal Business Park, bay city, entertainment city and other parts of the metropolis and you'll see that Manila is way better than Bangkok
Great location! We got to feel like we were sitting there with you. Very interesting to hwar about the transportation option. It is important for tourists but also for natives on their options. Having not a great meal can help better pick the next spot or next menu items. A point of comparison.
Welcome to Manila, Niki! The ubiquitous jeepney originated from surplus WW2 jeeps. They are both a boon and a curse of Manila traffic. There's the tricycle (motorized) and the pedicab (man powered) but we do have regular taxis. Intramuros - the Walled City, which you recorded this segment is the original seat of the Spanish colonial government. It is mostly a tourist area now. Little disheatened that your first impression of the local cuisine was not a good experience because it can compete with the best. I hope your next encounter is a better one. Might I suggest some foods to try: Adobo (pork or chicken), Sinigang (tamarind stew), Pancit Palabok or a Pancit Luglug (rice noodle dishes), Chicken Inasal (barbecued chicken that originated in the South), and try a Halo-Halo (it literally means mix-mix) for dessert.
Interesting info, thank you! Two meals I tried that day was adobo and sinigang and i want to try the same thing again at a better place
@@NikiProshinDaily Any restaurant is only as good as it's worst cook. :)
@@NikiProshinDaily not allowed in bgc tranpo are jeepney tricycle
At first it could be very annoying the narrow streets and traffic jam especially in the City of Manila but, once you get use to it go to neighboring cities of Manila and the beautiful countryside (provinces) and the stunning beaches the culture and the food, you'll want to live there.
Next Daily: Area that shows shoreline vs city showing your view flying in, checking if there is some high vantage to visit
BTW what is that walkway you were filming from
Intramuros!
TY for going to Manila, forced me to look it up. One of worlds first global city's through galleon trade route connecting continents. How many of the first global cities have you visited?
Pasig River would be a good location to see as runs through center of city?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila_galleon
@@lynj-c9153 would Lisbon be one of those First Global city's? I would think so....
The little things you observe count. Love the background. Show us where you stay, how much it costs, etc
No we are not tired of anything you talk about it’s always interesting no worries❤
Manila, Manila ... many Filipinos and foreigners don't stay in Manila too long... too crowded, too noisy.
My Filipino friend, who has lots of family there and goes back often makes fantastic food. So I think you may have visited the wrong food, vendors or whatever I would ask around find out what the favorite places are maybe that would help!
Did you even research how the jeepneys came to be A PUBLIC transport?
Welcome to the Philippines Niki! Enjoy your stay!
Mabuhay!🎉❤😊 enjoy and stay safe!
Thank you!
Wow Niki,
Awesome location choice!
The only thing I can think of that would make it better is you launching your reward drone :) to give us all including you an aerial view.
Just say'n...
Thanks for sharing!
Does Niki have a drone?
Not yet but I’m trying to convince him that it should be his reward for completing his 30 day challenge :)
@madog-1961 just send Niki one, he might have a post office box somewhere ❓ OR Amazon will send their drone to deliver Niki drone 🥳🥳
Agree drone footage would be FAB but is it allowed?
@@lynj-c9153 That's a good question.
@NikiProshinDaily Hey Niki are there any restrictions on the use of camera drones in the countries your visiting?
You must know Philippines is a mix culture..American to Spaniards, Japanese Chinese and Muslim..
You should visit Samal island, it is an island where thousands of Russians and Ukrainians living together
a minor correction, the transport vehicle is called Jeepney and not Jeepy. The jeep or jeepney has a minimum fare for the first few kilometers and charge extra every additional kilometer past the mandated minimum distance. The tricycle is a motorcycle with a side car. The bicycle with a side car is i think called "padyak" there in Metro Manila.
Thank you! Just learned that it’s pronounced with an “n” after recording this video
Not all that lives in slums are poor. Mkst of them are high income earner. It is just they dont wanna move out of that place to save more. Besides one of the reason why they are still there is because of their livelihoods. Govt actually have housing projects but due to relocation (location wise) manila is better because everything is in there.
Came across your channel. Did you even research what the "old part" of Manila is called? Did you research the history of Manila?
You'll get lots of fans here in the philippines because like you said, People here are very social.
Oh, at last you have been in the Philippines! Good thing you explore the new place in southeast Asia. Hope you enjoy your stay. I did subscribed your old channel before last year when the war was started, but I think you closed it down. Glad to see you had a new channel.
Nice background but there are nicer background could have used in Intramuros. Bangkok is more organized and cleaner from what I've seen there. It is a city that works although it is sinking I understand. Manila and the Philippines 50 years ago was more advance than its neighbours in development. But due to certain political events and governance, the country slowly slid downhill, while its Asian neighbours climbed up. Anyway, the jeepneys are a throwback from the past, they seem to have a problem replacing them with proper, modern public transport. What to see or do in Manila - Intramuros itself has a few places worth visiting. There's Chinatown across the river from Intramuros, then the modern sections of Manila like Makati, BGC and the malls of course. And there's Corregidor island in the bay, it's a WW2 memorial but I don't know if the ferry and tours have come back. Anyway, tourists come to the Philippines to go to the islands, not necessarily to visit Manila.
It's true Filipinos spend a lot of time using cell phones. Philippines capital internet user in the world 😁 that's why there are many foreign vloggers in the PH
Hi Niki. I really like the location and the structure you are sitting on. Plus I’m interested in the different architecture to the side and back of this initial scene you are showing. And to the other side of you there is an old wall… wide enough for people to walk. Could you speak of the history of any of these buildings and structures. So interesting this new location you have chosen. I really enjoy tuning into your daily videos. Thank you for sharing your travels and thoughts.
I can’t speak much of the history of that place yet, but eventually I’ll learn about that
He's in manila intramurus area considered latin city in Asia.
@@snowtyboy thank you for your reply. Much appreciated.
Manila is a beautiful place ❤️
Hi Niki, nice to know your here in the Phils. I've been watching your vlog since last year when you started covering the event in St. Petersburg when Putin declared the SMO as well as your flight out of Russia when mobilisation was declared. Btw, there is a a small Russian community in Samal Island and most of them are also into vlogging their experiences living in the Philippines.
Thank you Eduardo! I have heard about an island full of Russian migrants, is that Samal island? Anyway, I won't go there this trip, have plans for another island already
Hello there 🙋♀️here’s your new subscriber 👍enjoy and have fun in Manila😊God Bless and keep safe.
Phillipines! Happy you arrived and so excited for you! So far sounds like all is good except for food. Ive read that a place in Manilla called "Harbor View" has good food there.?? Its rated very good and reasonably priced. Looking forward to hearing more of how its all going for you and once you start exploring around what it's like there! Enjoy Niki! ❤❤😊
VisitBGC 😊
It’s jeepney not jeepey.
I was randomly watching your videos about prices in Russia several months ago. And now I found this 😱 I never imagined you would consider visiting Philippines. Welcome! 🎉
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Welcome to Manila! Manila is definitely a city of contrasts with its rich and poor areas. For food, I can recommend to you Chicken Inasal or Beef Pares. Not sure if you have plans to check out Baguio City since it's the rainy season and it's best to go there between December to May. If you are looking for a city that has more relaxing vibes, close to nature. has great food and historical sites where you can learn more of the Filipino culture, I highly recommend: Iloilo City.
Thank you! Baguio is actually in my list, let me know if you have any suggestions for that!
@@NikiProshinDaily Sure! You can check out the Mirador Heritage Park and Igorot Stone Kingdom if you come there in Baguio. The most popular one I know is Burnham Park. Tip: Usually in Baguio it gets sunny in the morning and rainy in the afternoon. Come early on the sites if you want to avoid the crowd. Always do your research before going through any trail.
@@NikiProshinDaily its not advisable to visit the north now rain is freaking nonstop and flooding somewhere btw you can check these Russian /filipino couple/ vlogger = Baylosis squad
Tagaytay City first, closer in Manila then Baguio
Jeepney not jeepy.😊
Cool. Jeepy!!!😂🤣😂. LO, Jeepney. Enjoy and be safe.
mabuhay experience the sights and sounds of the philippines try filipino dishes snacks malls beaches resorts enjoy
Thank you!
Welcome to the Philippines, Niki! Hope you can also visit us here in Cebu. Enjoy your stay!
Thank you Kevin! I won't be visiting Cebu this time, I'm heading to another island right at the moment (Coron island!)
Nikki when are you coming to the U.S.?
I don’t know. Maybe next year
welcome to the Philippines a country of friendly and hospitable people. I have been watching your videos in your main channel while you were still in Russia, then Turkey , Thailand and more. There are many Russian vloggers here and they are well liked by my countrymen.
Tricycles are meant for Filipino size. Caucasians would have their head folded to fit in 😂.
Next time try the Adobo
Were you expecting an Asian backwater? Why were you surprised when you saw tall modern buildings? That is quite a condescending view of the Philippines ...
I actually admire how you expand out your ideas on small things My challenge is that I gloss over huge pieces of interesting information without focusing on an aspect. So I think you are doing well in that you have a focus. I hope that will come for me with time! Agree, looking at there some things look the same as here in Yangon as well so I know what you mean about Asia. I keep comparing here to Vietnam and Thailand which I am sure locals would probably not appreciate in some aspects!
You aint see much yet of Manila so it's not fair to say your judgement right away. You say it's just an impression but you failed to see the big picture. You judged it already in just a small area.
You have a very keen observation. I can agree with almost all that u mentioned. So many rich people in the capital plus a surging number of middle class yet the poor sectors is so palpable mostly in Manila alone. Here in Davao City, a thriving metropolis in the south, its so rare to see beggars on the street. Better living condition without compromising the safety of the people. Thats a stark contrast in Manila. Anyways enjoy the archipelago. Keep walking and ull see the true beauty of the Philippines 🇵🇭 cheers and enjoy
Funny- just as you were talking about the bicycle with the side car one of them actually rode up the street in our view! (Minute 8:36).
It’s very interesting to hear about small things in daily life. Enjoy. 😊
As a 6'5" Australian best way to get into a tricycle is Ass first. 😁
Welcome to the Philippines!😍🎉🎊🇵🇭 explore Metro Manila Niki....try to visit BGC and Makati business district and also SM mall of asia nearby biggest IKEA store..👍😊😍 It's more fun in the Philippines sir😊🥰 enjoy and stay safe.
Thank you Layla! I just had some time in Mall of Asia and a walk by the bay after that, that's... big. Saw the IKEA store, super big and perhaps the largest I've seen myself. I didn't dare to enter because every trip to Ikea ends by hours and hours of time inside
Keep on posting Niki! We love your videos :) greetings to you ^^
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I don’t know where you’re from sounds like you have a Latin accent but coming to Manila I don’t think you have not done your lesson next time before you go to any country watch a lot of videos and the history of that country so you are better prepared on what to expect do not expect the Philippines to be more like America and Japan. It was very well developed country open your eyes and open your mind. That is all I can say you are not prepared you’re not prepared.
Jeep or Jeepney
Niki, your presentation is so much improved. 👍
Currencies, how well can you exchange one currency to another? How easy(or difficult) is it to use your income from UA-cam to access?
The different cultures have different currencies, are they easily recognizable?
Example, all 🇨🇦 denominations $5 and up are different colours and have braille, holographic designs.
It’s super easy to get local currency in Asian countries but they mostly prefer $100 banknotes and give lower rates (or even refuse to exchange) smaller banknotes. Also they mostly exchange only banknotes without any visible damage. That’s not only about the Philippines but generally about SE Asia (in Myanmar they won’t change your dollars if it has even a little imperfection!)
Perhaps you can include in your itinerary the Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar located in Bagac, Bataan Province, north of Manila and experience the architectural grandeur of the country at the turn of the century.
Interesting to hear about your initial impressions of this country. Perhaps when you spend time in a place away from Manila you will have a more native experience. So what did you tell the curious people. Did they subscribe to your channel? How will you deal with this kind of situation moving forward?
They subscribe right away😅 and I’ve got some local people commenting already - even though I didn’t upload any videos from the Philippines yet
Jeepies - wrong word 😑
Jeepneys - Correct ✅👍
The bike with extention you mean is called trisikad and not tricycle and the tricycle are those are the trike and the jeep called jeepney not jeepies...lol
emerse yourself to the cityscape, the culture that bring mix for your delight, somehow to learn more start in the Visayas region, that’s the cradle of civilization from Cebu province, Bohol, Negros, Panay
Are You from Iceland?
If you base your impressions on the Philippines based on Manila then your are totally incorrect. Try to visit areas in the Visayas and Mindanao island then you will have a fair impression in the country.